Emergency Travel Certificate
FEE: £65.00
Overview
An Emergency Travel Certificate (ETC) is issued to Ghanaian nationals who need to travel to Ghana urgently and do not possess a valid Ghanaian passport. It is valid for a single journey to Ghana only, typically for one month, and becomes void upon entry into Ghana.
Eligibility
- The applicant must be a Ghanaian national without a valid Ghanaian passport.
- Passport must not have expired for more than one year. Applicants whose passports expired over a year ago are not eligible for an ETC and may need to apply for a passport renewal instead.
Required Documents
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Letter Requesting the Emergency Travel Certificate
- For minors (under 18), a consent letter from the parents or legal guardian (as listed on the full birth certificate) is required.
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Proof of Travel
- A flight ticket showing confirmed travel to Ghana.
- For medical emergencies, a supporting letter from the hospital or GP is required.
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Proof of Nationality
- A copy of the Ghanaian passport bio-data page or another Ghanaian photo ID.
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Passport Photographs
- Two recent passport-sized photographs.
Fees and Payment
- Total fee: £65.00
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Payment methods:
- Postal order payable to: Ghana High Commission UK
- Card payment at the High Commission
- Cash payments are not accepted.
Submission Details
Apply in person at:
GHANA HIGH COMMISSION
CONSULAR SECTION
13 BELGRAVE SQUARE
LONDON
SW1X 8PN
Opening Hours for Submission
- Monday to Friday: 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
- Submission period: Monday to Friday, 10 AM to 1 PM
Processing Time
- Five working days.
Contact Information
- Telephone: 0207 201 5988 / 5991
- Email: consular@ghc-uk.org
